I received this information in a newsletter from the Upper Merion Farmers’ Market. This is very disturbing news for farmers and those enjoy the health and environmental benefits of buying local food. I am reposting with their permission. We want to alert you to a situation that we are currently monitoring regarding farmers markets and proposed [...]
Fence Rows and Gut Health
April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is long, but it is well worth your time to read. I am reprinting this piece with permission from the author, Edwin Shank, owner Your Family Cow. The similarities between diverse ecologies never cease to amaze me. One area of life may seem to be totally unrelated to the next, but upon reflection, we [...]
Need Another Reason to Buy Local?
April 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I realize I’m probably preaching to the choir, but I couldn’t help but pass this along. A study Friday by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, found that Staphylococcus aureus — bacteria that causes most staph infections including skin infections, pneumonia and blood poisoning — was present in meat and poultry from US grocery stores at [...]
Host Your Next Event at the Market
March 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Reading Terminal Market, that is. Working with Market merchants offers the tastes that define our region, and the Merchants Catering Company can help you plan a spectacular event at the Reading Terminal Market any night of the week. They work with you to plan a menu that suits your needs and budget. Contact Stormy [...]
Oakmont’s March Winter Market and Summer Schedule
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Winter Market March 12 Oakmont Farmers Market has a March market scheduled for Saturday, March 12, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Oakmont Parking Lot at 2419 West Darby Road in Havertown. Farmers participating in the March 12, 2011 Oakmont Winter Market: Lime Valley Mill Farm Lindendhof Farm Backyard Bison Oley Valley Mushrooms My [...]
The Haverford Township Farmers Market Association needs a Fundraising Volunteer
March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the Oakmont Farmers Market March newsletter: Do you like to throw parties? Are you good at arranging events? Are you passionate about the Oakmont Farmers Market, food education and our community? Have you ever written – or helped to write – a grant proposal for a not-for-profit organization? The Haverford Township Farmers Market Association [...]
Local Food Guide-Philadelphia
February 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Philadelphia Local Food Guide for 2010-2011 is more than just a guide for the best CSA or Farmer Markets in the area but a resource that you are going to want to print out and tack to your fridge. I couldn’t believe all the information it gave me on just about everything I wanted [...]
Glenside Farmers Market Open Tomorrow
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Glenside Farmers Market will be open tomorrow from 10am – 2pm. Specials this Week: PhilaDing All Natural Treats- Fresh Falafel and Tahini sauce, fresh Hummus and Baba Ghanoush. Just out of the oven Raspberry Chocolate Scottish Scones. Featuring our delicious Mexican Steak and Vegan Chilies, Moroccan Vegie Stew and Free Range Chicken Paprikas. Fresh [...]
CSA – Community Supported Agriculture
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When it’s 20 degrees outside, the forecast calls for sleet and you’re staring at the prospect of another snow day for the kids, how can anyone expect you to think about farm fresh produce at a time like this? Actually, now is the perfect time! Most of the CSAs begin taking reservations for shares in [...]
Greensgrow Farms Winter Farmstand Open Saturday
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Greensgrow Farms certainly has the right idea in this crazy cold winter we are experiencing — their winter market is in a heated greenhouse. Sounds toasty, no? The Greensgrow Farms Winter Farmstand will be open this Saturday, January 22, from 10am until 2pm. The market will have fresh produce (including lemons grown in their greenhouses!!), [...]
Upper Merion Winter Farmer’s Market This Saturday
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Upper Merion Winter Market is here! The vendors will be coming to the third parking level, two Saturdays a month, from 10 am to noon. It’s best to order ahead, but vendors will also bring extra produce for anyone who would like to purchase on the spot. When? Two Saturdays a month. What time? 10am until [...]
Our New Journey
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I feel like a kid on Christmas Day opening up my presents. Today I picked up my first order from Your Family Cow. I’ve spoken with the owners but didn’t have the opportunity to purchase anything until I got my NEW freezer. The Shankstead EcoFarm is certified organic, 4th generation family farm located in Chambersburg, PA. [...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Consider giving a truly unique gift that no one else will be giving and support a local farmer in the process. A cheese platter from Yellow Springs Farm would be ideal — perfect for parties or office gatherings or for giving to a special caretaker or the parent who has everything. (I know a few [...]
Get Ready for the Holidays at the Boyertown Winter Market
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The next Boyertown Winter Market is December 18th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. They will have pies, breads, rolls, cookies, sweet bread loafs, veggies, salad greens, herbs, artisan goat cheeses and wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Wild for Salmon is returning on the 18th, so now is a great time to stock up. This is also a [...]
Find Your {Local} Christmas Tree
December 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
I am a purist when it comes to Christmas trees. We like to put it up the day after Thanksgiving, if we can, and leave it up until January 2nd. After living in South Florida for 10 years and staring at a metallic green, a sad excuse for a pine tree every year at Christmas, [...]
A Recipe for Setting Your Holiday Table…with Little Hands in Mind
December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Your Holiday Menu is planned, your recipes are in hand, and you are totally ready for the many growling tummies that will soon be filled with delight…eek, don’t forget your recipe for setting your Holiday Table! It is so very easy to get wrapped up in your To Do List for the Holidays and rush [...]
Oakmont’s Winter Market
December 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The leaves are on the ground and the regular Oakmont Farmers Market season is over, but the Winter Market has begun. The farmers who participate in Winter Market will take orders and make deliveries to the Oakmont Parking Lot on the Second Saturday of the month, from 12 until 2pm. It is imperative that you [...]
Could Organic Food REALLY Become A Thing of the Past?
November 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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